Category: growing
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A peck of pickled peppers
If you’re a person of a certain age, you may recall the tongue-twister about Peter Piper and his peck of…
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Is it safe to Eat? Grow your own!
Sick after eating contaminated spinach or lettuce? Tired of being nervous over vegetable recalls? Wasting money because you have to…
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Herbs & spices can do what…?!
Herbs and spices are often viewed only as food additives. But did you know that they are beneficial to your…
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Setting up a Garden Indoors
Our parents, grandparents and our ancestors from way, way back all grew gardens. We are continuing in that tradition, both…
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Brown-bagging in the garden
It’s getting colder outside and if you still have remnants of your summer garden—in particular, tomatoes—harvest them now. If you…
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Prepping for the Fall Garden
We can extend our growing season, even in Ohio.
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Stop touching my food!
Growing your own food reduces the number of times other people touch it.
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Growing up anywhere
Food choices are just that—choices. Making better choices and taking control is within your grasp. Let’s grow something!
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Mental Health Month
How’s your health? How are you feeling mentally, physically and spiritually? These are the questions that I ask my family…
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Evict the pests: protect the rest
Ever heard the expression, “don’t throw the baby out with the bathwater”? It’s a saying that reminds us not to…